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Monday, December 16, 2024
Meier Cooks Meal for Seniors

Centralia, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has been spending the few months working to find a solution after BCMW’s funding for senior home meal deliveries suddenly stopped. Providers…


Monday, November 18, 2024
Meier Pushes ‘Feed Our Seniors Act’ to Restore Meals on Wheels Funding

SPRINGFIELD, IL – On November 1, 2024, BCMW Community Services was forced to suspend their meal centers in Centralia and Salem, due to lack of funding. In a letter to…


Thursday, November 7, 2024
Meier Demands Hearing on Drug Crisis in Illinois Prisons

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier has joined several colleagues from the General Assembly demanding a hearing during the 2024 Veto Session to address ongoing drug exposure problems at…


Thursday, October 24, 2024
Rep. Charlie Meier Reminds Constituents to Watch for Deer on Roads

HIGHLAND, IL – During the months of October through December, the number of deer incidents on our roadways skyrocket. State Representative Charlie Meier shared some tips to stay safe on…


Thursday, September 5, 2024
Rep. Charlie Meier Hosting Free Senior Fair

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is hosting a free Senior Fair in Highland. Representative Meier’s Senior Fair is an opportunity for local and state agencies to inform…


Thursday, August 29, 2024
Meier Provides Update on Governor’s Disaster Proclamation in Wake of Summer Storms

NASHVILLE, IL – Governor JB Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation in response to the severe storm system that whipped through Illinois from July 13 to July 16, 2024. The…


Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Meier Recognized for Perfect Voting Record with Pro-Business Groups

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has received a perfect voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. These scores…


Monday, July 29, 2024
Meier Receives National Award by A Voice of Reason

OKAWVILLE, IL – Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier was awarded the 2024 VOICE Award by the A Voice of Reason (VOR). The VOICE Award is given out to one individual…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Rep. Charlie Meier Says No to $1 Billion in Tax Hikes and $1 Billion More for Illegal Immigrants in Democrats-only FY 25 Budget

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is one of many Illinois lawmakers who have expressed deep concerns with the proposed Illinois Fiscal Year 2025 Budget finalized late Friday evening when…


Friday, May 24, 2024
Rep. Meier Honors Vow to Support Amended HB 793, Encourages Further Improvements

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has continued to legislate on behalf of workers with severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. Meier, a member of the House Human Services…